Australian Academy of Photography Blog

Taking your first steps in photography can be a daunting experience, particularly with a heavy piece of unfamiliar and expensive technology in your hands. A little help can go a long way. Here are eight reasons why you should use a tripod.

A panoramic photograph involves placing or "stitching" two or more photographs together to capture a wide vista. While it is possible to use a wide-angled lens to get similar results, this can exaggerate the distances between elements and introduce potentially unwanted perspective issues. Using a photographic panorama will overcome this.

When it comes to photography, there is no substitute for confidence. Many technically competent photographers have missed out on getting that "perfect shot" purely because of a failure to believe in themselves.